Skill: Sharpness
Drill: Spin & Slice (Sword)
Equipment needed: Sword
Instructors needed: Several to monitor and coach
Description: The students will develop SHARPNESS in their strikes and movement while performing awkward movements.
Step 1
  • Divide the students into even lines.
Step 2 – Explain the rules:
  • The 1st student in each line will race to the middle of the mat and take a knee.
  • The students will knee spin and horizontal slice.
  • The student will reverse directions and stand with a downward palm block.
  • The 1st to stick the landing will score a point for their team.
  • The team with the most points at the end wins.
Step 3 – Takeaways
  • Be fluid to allow yourself to move even faster.
  • Keep your sword chambered through your spins.
  • No happy feet; position them to be able to stick your landing.
Step 4
  • Continue for 2 rounds.
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